The couple is from Tirana. The diagnosis has been confirmed by the latest tests Wife is seropositive, husband is ill The couple is from Tirana. The diagnosis has been confirmed by the latest tests AIDS strikes a family Wife is seropositive, husband is ill A fatal blow from AIDS in the capital. Now the terrible virus has struck a family: both spouses have tested positive. The husband’s condition is more alarming. Tests have shown that he is already ill, while his wife is only seropositive. Meanwhile, the husband, whom AIDS has struck in the most merciless way, is also suffering from another dangerous disease: medical records list him as the first case of syphilis. On page 3

Interview “Beware of paid blood” TIRANA - The latest case of a family affected by AIDS should be considered a warning to everyone who receives blood. They should turn to their relatives. This appeal comes this time from Agim Kociraj, director of the Blood Donation Center. On page 3

Two years after the arrest Fatos Nano On page 5

KAVAJË—Golem is going through an unpleasant spell of itching. The reason: swarms of fleas. The phenomenon has become so worrying that the Municipality has had to close its doors until another time, when there are fewer fleas. After the buzzing and the damage caused by invading locusts, there is now another kind of insect which, together with the unusual temperatures, heat and filth, threatens to cause new problems. Golem, also known as a very popular seaside holiday destination, now has some unwelcome little tourists: fleas. The insects that trigger an instinctive itch just at the mention of their name have appeared in large numbers in the Municipality’s offices. Apparently, a nearby warehouse was their original hideout, before they began bothering local government employees, to the point that the Municipality’s chairman ordered the offices closed until the serious situation caused by flea bites improves. Whether they like it or not, the fleas have also brought serious social consequences. All the people who come to the municipality to resolve their problems are met at the door by a large, silent lock. People come and go without understanding why the offices are not operating. The only hope for local government officials, beset by fleas, is that the insects may have given an occasional bite to the people waiting near the municipality’s doors. Because once the reason gets around, strange as it may be, it will become easier to believe. It is not easy to work and scratch at the same time...

New discovery in the “Epidamn” company scandal DURRËS—The “small” fraud scandal in Durrës now risks surpassing the scale of the bigger one, known as “Arsidi.” The missing sum, involving the company “Epidamn,” has reached $1.6 million. The latest fraud uncovered, involving false bank confirmations, amounted to $120,000. And once again, Durrës Customs has fallen into the difficult strategic trap set by the company “Epidamn” and its extortion strategy: this time it was not the Port Customs office but the land customs office. On page 5

Shehu comments: “An alliance of Marxists” TIRANA—“The PAD-PSD alliance exists, but a coalition would be post-election.” Neritan Ceka, President of PAD, endorsed yesterday the statement by Preç Zogaj, press director of this party. Just two days earlier, Zogaj had said in the press that “the alliance with PSD is almost certain.” PAD leader Ceka spoke about alliances and coalitions between his party and other Albanian political forces. On page 5 Gjinushi Ceka

Restructuring affects Tirana, Elbasan... Ministry: “Overstaffed establishment” Restructuring affects Tirana, Elbasan... Cuts in the special units Ministry: “Overstaffed establishment” TIRANA—Cuts to the staffing of the Ministry of Interior’s special units amount to 20 “RENEA” employees. While nearly 20 employees of the “RENEA” special unit in the capital have been informed that they are being laid off, in Elbasan restructuring within the Police Commissariat has eliminated the positions of the special forces, known as “sampista”. However, notices of restructuring of these forces have also arrived from Peshkopia and Lushnja. Meanwhile, it is said that in Durrës and Tirana the restructuring could lead to a different organization of the special forces. Regarding the nearly 20 RENEA employees, the Ministry of Interior says that everything is related to “staffing cuts.” This statement is also made by Ministry sources, which report that in Elbasan the special forces unit within the Commissariat has been restructured. In Tirana, the future of the employees laid off in Elbasan has still not been confirmed, although the Commissariat is studying the possibility of transferring them to other positions within the police bodies. Likewise, in recent days restructuring has also been announced for the special units of the Peshkopia and Lushnja Commissariats. Although no further details are yet available, accompanied by cuts to RENEA as well, could result in a new organization of this special structure within the Ministry of Interior. Ministry of Interior

TIRANA - “Instead of congratulations, best wishes for your marriage.” This was the message to Brozi, conveyed yesterday through Gazeta Shqiptare by Agim Neza, spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice. The message conveyed between the head of the Council and Minister Frashëri greatly annoyed him, while also offering wishes for the wedding that will take place tomorrow, to which Frashëri himself, his deputy Kristo and Neza have been invited. “Now, instead of congratulations regarding the so-called obstruction by the Ministry of Justice of the cowards’ participation in the Conference, I, as the ministry’s spokesperson, would conclude only by immediately wishing Brozi and Mrs. Diana a happy life together.”

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Korcë, raid against Cannabis On page 3 “Rozafa”, tomorrow before the Constitutional Court On page 3 Elbasan, killed his friend: sentenced On page 3